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WOMEN TESTIFY OF SECOND AMENDMENT EMPOWERMENT TO CONGRESS
Congress heard directly from women on the need to empower women by protecting Second Amendment rights in a hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives. The hearing gave voice to women, including domestic violence survivors, of how gun control measures often make it more burdensome for women to protect themselves, …
Kentucky: Leadership Assures “Red Flag” Legislation Will Not Move Forward
The NRA is the primary voice for gun owners in Kentucky and has advocated for the protection of the Second Amendment for more than a century and a half. As previously reported, we have consistently monitored any red flag proposals, including the recent CARR legislation proposed by Senator Westerfield. The NRA …
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 15, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today A homeless man was shot by an 83-year-old RV park manager in Grifton, N.C., after allegedly threatening the elderly man and several residents with a swinging chain. On Nov. 3, at 8:40 p.m., the 42-year-old homeless man was seen in the RV park with the chain and …
HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE SEEKS ANSWERS ON SUSPICIOUS BIS 90-DAY FIREARM EXPORT ‘PAUSE’
It was an unprecedented decision when the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced it was “pausing” all new firearm export licenses to most countries for 90 days. The consequential edict was “made public” only through an inconspicuous update to the Frequently Asked Questions page listed on the bottom of …
Remington’s 513-T Matchmaster
Is it possible that an 80-year-old “second best” .22 match rifle can still go toe-to-toe with some of today’s best offerings? Remington’s long-discontinued Model 513-T Matchmaster wasn’t the company’s top of the line match rifle, but it shot like one—and still does so. Considered “second best” behind Remington’s Model 37, …
I Carry: Lone Wolf Dusk 19 9 mm Pistol in a Falco Holster
Firearm: Lone Wolf Dusk 19 (MSRP: $649.95) Introduced at SHOT Show 2023, Lone Wolf’s Dusk 19 polymer-frame, striker-fired 9 mm pistol does bear some similarity to that concealed-carry staple, the Glock G19. There’s a good reason for that: Lone Wolf has been making upgraded components for Glock owners for decades and has decided …
Browning Hi Power Custom Build Part 5
As firearm enthusiasts and shooters, it’s a challenge to broach the topic of guns without allowing things like personal preference to creep their way in because, individually speaking, we allow our previous experiences to influence our opinions. The problem is, they’re best suited for you—and you alone. While I admit …
Gun Of The Week: Ruger LC Charger
We’re at the range to get a closer look at the latest evolution of the Charger concept from Ruger, only chambered for an easy-recoiling, flat-shooting centerfire cartridge made popular by the Belgians, 5.7×28 mm FN. Watch our Gun Of The Week video above to see the LC Charger in use on the …
Tech Wisdom: Using Rat-Shot in A Revolver
We live on a grain farm where the rats are eating well. I have been trying to reduce the population with my dad’s .45 Colt revolver and some shotshell cartridges that I have assembled using loose lead shot and cardboard wads in standard .45 Colt cases. I have three problems: …
Barrel Cooling: 5 Things To Do While You Wait
It’s hard to believe, but a 50-round load development can be one of your most time-consuming range days. Now, I bet you’re reading this and thinking to yourself, “That’s not very many rounds; how can it take so long?” Well, the answer doesn’t lie in the shooting; it lies in …